Halifax, West Yorkshire – In a ceremony attended by local dignitaries, family members and supporters, Halifax Civic Trust, in partnership with Calderdale Industrial Museum Association, unveiled a commemorative blue plaque to Laura Annie Willson MBE at Elmwood Street, the place…
This year’s WE50 winners represent a diverse range of sectors including transport, construction, technology, and healthcare. The nominations were made both by individuals and professional institutes, and all were put forward because they have excelled in their field. The awards…
To celebrate today’s International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), EngineeringUK and Women’s Engineering Society (WES) are releasing new survey findings highlighting the fantastic support networks being used by female engineers, plus their determination to inspire the next generation. In…
As part of the Watts in A Home – Electric Dreams project there is a Historical Walk in Bristol on Saturday 31st May starting at the MShed at 10.30am and again at 2pm. The tour explores electricity in infrastructure, entertainment…
The Women’s Engineering Society remains committed to championing inclusion, diversity, and equality within engineering. We recognise the importance of creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of sex or gender identity, feel valued and supported in their careers and contributions…
As part of the Watts in a Home – Electric Dreams project, we are developing booklets intended to showcase past and present women engineers and what they were like when they were young. We hope this will help children connect with…
Become a Master – Engineer the Extraordinary at AWE • Permanent position with starting salary of £31,000 plus benefits package and sector leading pension• A funded, full-time MSc during your first year of employment• Professional development to accelerate your career…
In this month’s free member webinar Lisa-Jayne Cook and Vince Pizzoni discussed a few myths around awards and gave tips on how to be more confident in both applying and asking others to nominate you! For women in engineering, awards…
In the world of engineering, knowing your stuff is great, but knowing the right people can make a huge difference in your career. It’s like having a team of people who can help you succeed. Why Making Connections Matters: The…
Keeping over 2,600 stores and a whole host of offices, warehouses, and distribution centres across the UK safe and running smoothly is no small feat. That means, for a Service Maintenance Technician, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) two days rarely…